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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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